Japan links up to State Street's e-Finance Network

State Street Corporation has launched a Japanese-language version of its e-finance network, Global Link, for global investment managers.

Global link is a central network offering clients access to e-finance applications and services such as market research, analytics and real-time trade execution services which have been developed across multiple asset classes, including equities, foreign exchange, fixed income and futures. The network also offers connectivity to multiple exchanges, brokers, bank counter-parties and other online trading venues.

Over 400 asset management companies are currently using the network. On the buy-side, clients span 23 countries and collectively manage over half...